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Guards Find Sharpened Spoons as Costa Rica’s Megaprison Tops 600 Inmates

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Costa Rica's new maximum-security prison held more than 600 inmates by Tuesday, eight days after the first transfers. Guards there have already found weapons...
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Honduran Migrant Caravan Heads to US Amid Midterm Elections

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Dozens of people left northern Honduras yesterday in a caravan bound for the United States, hoping the congressional elections will weaken U.S. President Donald...
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Four Days of Rough Surf Ahead for Costa Rica’s Pacific Beaches

The Tico Times -
If you're planning on going to the Pacific coast this week, expect rough surf and storms every day. Waves could reach 2.7 meters (8.9...
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Democrats Win Congress but Costa Rica’s US Tariff Stays

The Tico Times -
Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections. The result hands President Donald Trump a divided government for...
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What JetBlue’s Multi-Billion Dollar Debt Means for Costa Rica Flights

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JetBlue creditors have hired restructuring advisers as the airline's bonds slid to 42 cents on the dollar, raising questions about its Costa Rica routes.
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Your 2027 Marchamo Is Lower if You Drive a Private Car

The Tico Times -
If you drive a private car, your 2027 marchamo is probably a little cheaper than last year's. The National Insurance Institute (INS) puts the...
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Forbes Picks Costa Rica’s Rancho Pacifico to Beat the Crowds

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A Forbes feature names Rancho Pacifico, a 20-guest rainforest resort above Uvita, among its top shoulder-season escapes from the crowds.
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Costa Rica Researchers Study Pollution Exposure in Ostional Sea Turtles

The Tico Times -
Researchers are examining olive ridley sea turtles at Ostional for exposure to antibiotic-resistance genes as part of a broader investigation into marine pollution. Details...
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Costa Rica Plans Highway Cameras and Radar Every 1.5 Kilometers on San Ramón Route

The Tico Times -
Drivers on the widened highway between San José and San Ramón would be watched by cameras and radar sensors at least every 1.5 kilometers...
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El Niño Is Already Cutting Costa Rica’s Coffee Harvest by Up to 15%

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica's coffee growers now expect a harvest 10% to 15% smaller than first estimated as El Niño's irregular rains and rising heat reach...
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Your 2027 Marchamo Is Due and the New Sticker Can Only Go On Once

The Tico Times -
The 2027 marchamo is due by Dec. 31, with a new 10-year sticker you can only stick on once.
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Costa Rica Now Has Its Own Wine Grape After a 50-Year Quest

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica now has a wine grape of its own. Peppevidor, a hybrid bred to grow in tropical heat, was certified as a new...
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Prosecutors Find No Costa Rican Victims in Epstein Files Investigation

The Tico Times -
Costa Rican prosecutors ask a court to dismiss their Epstein files probe after finding no local victims or suspects.
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Gota a Gota Extortion Cases Keep Climbing in Costa Rica, OIJ Data Show

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Extortion complaints tied to gota a gota loans in Costa Rica hit a record 935 in 2025, and 2026 is close behind.
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Guards Find Sharpened Spoons as Costa Rica’s Megaprison Tops 600 Inmates

Costa Rica's new maximum-security prison held more than 600 inmates by Tuesday, eight days after the first transfers. Guards there have already found weapons...
Read more

Honduran Migrant Caravan Heads to US Amid Midterm Elections

Dozens of people left northern Honduras yesterday in a caravan bound for the United States, hoping the congressional elections will weaken U.S. President Donald...
Read more

Four Days of Rough Surf Ahead for Costa Rica’s Pacific Beaches

If you're planning on going to the Pacific coast this week, expect rough surf and storms every day. Waves could reach 2.7 meters (8.9...
Read more

Democrats Win Congress but Costa Rica’s US Tariff Stays

Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections. The result hands President Donald Trump a divided government for...
Read more